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ALC 626A

1963 Riley Elf

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,088 mi
Last recorded51,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1963 Riley Elf57,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 626A
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1963
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,759 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,638 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 47,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,782 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,777 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 46,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 45,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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ALC 626A is a 1963 Riley Elf in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1963 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALC 626A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALC 626A?

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What year was ALC 626A registered?

ALC 626A is a 1963 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 September 1963.

Is ALC 626A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 626A shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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